In the late 1800s,W.A."Alf" Hawkins was a barber in Bridgeport. In those days, the local funeral director would call a barber to shave, bathe and cut the hair of the loved one. That's when Alf Hawkins first began his experience with a funeral...
Funeral Homes in Paradise, TX
Memory Gardens Cemetery was founded in the early 1950's and has undergone several owners. Bob and Carolynn White purchased Memory Gardens in the early 1980's. Memory Gardens is comprised of 23 acres with beautiful rolling hills and two natural...
White's Funeral Homes have been providing quality and compassionate service to families for almost 100 years. We take great pride in our service and in the level of personalized attention that we give to all of our families.
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Facts about the city
Paradise is a city in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 485 at the 2010 census. The majority of the population that claims Paradise as its home lives outside of the city limits. Surrounding areas are flat with rolling hills. Native trees that can be seen in the area are Oak, Pecan, Mesquite, and Cottonwood. The Trinity River, one of Texas's major rivers, is found about 4 miles away from the city. During the 19th century, Paradise was the largest city in Wise County. It had a bank, a cotton gin, and two hotels. During the 20th century, the population has declined due to urbanization in larger cities. Major industries in the area are that of excavation, construction, and oil and water well drilling.
Paradise Obituaries
It was noted by Graham Leader on February 12th, 2021 that Larry Wendell McBride passed away in Paradise, Texas. McBride was 80 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Larry Wendell's life.
It was written by Graham Leader on December 27th, 2019 that Nelda Rie McBride (Ford) perished in Paradise, Texas. Ms. McBride was 73 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Nelda Rie's life.
It was disclosed by Wise County Messenger on September 9th, 2015 that Edith Roberta Stutt (French) perished in Paradise, Texas. Ms. Stutt was 75 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Edith Roberta's life.
It was reported by Wise County Messenger on August 26th, 2015 that Gary Brown passed on in Paradise, Texas. Brown was 64 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gary's life.
It was noted by Wise County Messenger on August 19th, 2015 that Roy Lee Seelye perished in Paradise, Texas. Seelye was 48 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Roy Lee's life.
It was noted by Wise County Messenger on August 9th, 2015 that Donna Lynn Plumley (Stinnett) died in Paradise, Texas. Ms. Plumley was 67 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Donna Lynn's life.
It was disclosed by Wise County Messenger on July 22nd, 2015 that Bill Foster Sparks died in Paradise, Texas. Sparks was 84 years old and was born in Krebs, OK. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Bill Foster's life.
It was noted by Wise County Messenger on June 13th, 2015 that Peggy Richard (Anderson) passed on in Paradise, Texas. Ms. Richard was 77 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Peggy's life.
It was reported by Wise County Messenger on June 10th, 2015 that Mildred Faye Brown (Meadows) died in Paradise, Texas. Ms. Brown was 89 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mildred Faye's life.
It was written by Wise County Messenger on February 21st, 2015 that Delores Houston perished in Paradise, Texas. Houston was 81 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Delores's life.
History
During the 1800s, Paradise was the largest city in Wise County. During the 1900s, the population has declined due to urbanization in larger cities. Paradise is a city in Wise County, Texas County, Texas, United States. Surrounding areas are flat with rolling hills. The Trinity River, one of Texas's major rivers, is found about 4 miles away from the city.
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